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And now…homework sentences of the day:
People that shall have good futures waiting for jobs, and people that are glorious waiting on the line for a piece of bread. Walking on the highway, on top of people was the future and under was valley.
Can you identify which two popular American songs this student was writing about?
I have been thinking about the “let’s talk about commenting threadâ€. I didn’t like the rancorous tone that it took. Like anyone else, I have my own preferences when it comes to hot-button issues like guest commenting, ignore functions, the OT and so on, but frankly all of these preferences are far outweighed by the simple desire that people not go at each other. This entire enterprise is diminished when people take up hateful, dismissive attitudes toward those with differing opinions.
Mr. B, you built this site and have nurtured it along in exemplary fashion. You have a more comprehensive view of the enterprise than any of us. So, I’d be comfortable if you simply called the shots without soliciting the kind of feedback you received last week. Or, alternatively, seek feedback but in some more casual way (emailing random groups of posters? surveys?). I don’t think anyone benefits from threads like the “let’s talk about commenting” thread, though.
Those are just my feelings on the matter. If there are better ways to assess the situation, I’m sure someone will come along to point ’em out!
dittoburg is on strike due to the Comments on comments thread. Anyone else not been around because of this? And shouldn’t we encourage ditto to come on back?
“I’m suprised sushi is still as popular as it is.
Posted by: sam at March 31, 2009 12:09 PM”
It’s only been around for a couple of thousand years. I’m sure the fad will pass.
I’m suprised sushi is still as popular as it is. My theory is that people feel that is is “pure” and thus non-fattening, or something. I don’t like raw seafood, including raw oysters. I have known too many people who have gotten sick. So I will stick with my blackened tuna steak, my Cajun monkfish, Spanish calamares, French ecargots, even fish and chips. All tasty and cooked.
Okay, I think we’ve turned people off by talking about sushi.
Next topic….please.
Cats that like sushi.
Biff, I’ve never been to Nobu. I’m not sure I’d like it. I’m not into designer sushi. I like my sushi straight up almost with the hook still in it’s mouth. I don’t like sushi dressed up with lots of sauces and fancy sprigs sticking out of every corner. Give me the slab of fish with some soy sauce and wasabi and I’m more than happy.
Tomoe for me is the best and freshest and frankly don’t go anywhere else. I’m scared I’ll be disappointed.
What are the other obscure sushi places you’d recommend? I will admit Tomoe at times has a long wait.
I’m in Brooklyn Heights once a week, buying my weekly supply of olives and such at Sahadi. I will def. give it a try based on your recommendation.
“Really…are you highly highly recommending it. If so I will try it.”
BRG, I really like it, but be warned, my taste in sushi seems to differ from other sushi afficianados. For instance, I am underwhelmed by Nobu (probably mostly the result of all of the hype I heard prior to going there). Don’t get me wrong; Tomoe is excellent, no question. Perhaps the freshest sushi / sashimi I’ve had in the city, and I’ve had a lot. But I prefer a couple of other more obscure places.
Are you ever in Brooklyn Heights? If you happen to be there anyway, then give it a try.
I have news for you, DIBS….it won’t help! ; )